A 46-year-old member asked:
Can hiv be transfered through pregnacy? can any docs explain?
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Dr. Neil Kudleranswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Yes: Assuming you are asking whether an HIV+ mom can pass HIV to her developing fetus/child, the answer is yes. HIV can be transmitted to baby at any point - during pregnancy, labor & delivery, and breast feeding. Effective treatment is available for mom and can virtually prevent infection of baby. Baby should be treated for the 1st 6 weeks of life and should be fed formula, not mom's breast milk.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Can HIV be treated, if so how? Can any docs explain?
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Dr. Daniel Leeanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Antiretroviral meds: Yes, HIV can be treated with anti-HIV medications, called antiretroviral therapy. This usually consists of at least 3 medications to fight HIV. If you have HIV, I would recommend that you seek medical care with a medical provider that has experience with HIV. If you don't have insurance, you can still get medical care through Ryan White Insurance, which covers medical care and meds for HIV.
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Last updated Feb 21, 2015
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